Claude L. Beasley

February 5, 1943 - February 5, 2003

Claude L. Beasley, age 60, of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003 in New Braunfels, Texas. Claude was born to L. C. "Bud" Beasley and Edith Maire Allen Beasley at home in Ada, Oklahoma on July 29, 1942. Claude worked for Rogers and Phillips Inc. a pipeline company in Houston, Texas. Claude lived in Cleo Springs for 10 years and Enid, Oklahoma for 21 years. Claude was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and his grandchildren. Claude is survived by his children Randy C. and Barbara Beasley of Lindsay;and Denita and husband Mike Rich of Enid. Step - sons Ronnie Whipkey of Sweetwater; and Roger Whipkey and wife Muffin of Lubbock, Texas. Brothers Lyndal and Linda Beasley of Clinton; David and Jewell of Binger. Grandchildren Randa and Jamie Beasley of Tuttle; Kyle and Katie Ince of Lindsay; Stephen, David and Jessica Rich of Enid; Ben, Mason and Jacob Whipkey of Sweetwater. A special friend Joanne VanderWolde. Claude is preceded in death by his wife Norma Callan Beasley they were married in Enid, Oklahoma in May of 1993. He is preceded in death by both parents. Sister Ellen Lee and brother Steven Beasley. Services will be Monday, February 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Lindsay, with Rev. Terry Romier officiating. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include Darrell Richardson, Billy Bennett, Kyle Ince, Bill Sizemore, Joe Thompson and Mike Irsik. Honorary pallbearers include Dean Wilson, Larry Halcomb, Charlie Allison, and Jim Rutledge. Visitation hours will be Saturday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Monday morning from 8:30 a.m. to noon.